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COMELEC control is a weapon against cheating

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National Task Force neutralizes 15 private armed groups in Mindanao COUPLE GOVERNORS:

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Online-generated ANILA —image Theof National couple Governors Teng Task Force for the DisMangudadatu of Sultan bandment and of Private Kudarat Mariam Armed Groups (NTF-DPAGs) have disSangki-Mangudadatu of banded 15 private armed groups Maguindanao in a recent event.

(AGM) the Office of the in Mindanao, Presidential Adviser on the Peace, Reconciliation and Unity reported recently.

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BARMM subsidizes 11 villages without IRA in Maguindanao

By MASIDING NOOR YAHYA

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LIGAN CITY – Eleven non-receiving-IRA barangays of the Maguindanao town of Salibo received on Monday subsidies from the Bangsamoro government to support their operations, according to an official of Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).

In a statement, BARMM interior and local government minister Naguib Sinarimbo said they released on Monday subsidies to these Non-IRA barangays.

Of the 15 barangays of Datu Salibo, 11 are without IRA since 2009.

Sinarimbo said the barangays have not received

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their Internal Revenue Allotments (IRA) share since 2009 because they were created during the now-defunct Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM), the forerunner of BARMM. As such, these villages were excluded in the regular IRA budgeting, he said.

“Last year, we programmed in the 2022 BARMM budget the provi-

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MILG Minister Naguib Sinarimbo. FILE

sion of monthly subsidy to a total of 47 non-IRA barangays in the region,” added Sinarimbo.

“This is a transitional support until we can regularize these barangays under the provisions of the Bangsamoro Local Governance Code and be entitled to regular IRA recipients,” he added.

During the transition period, he said non-IRA barangays will receive a

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BARMM opens 3rd batch of science scholarships

POEA urged to observe status quo in performance of duties

Zionists’ crimes at alAqsa Mosque continue on daily basis

The Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) is inviting talented Bangsamoro youth to pursue Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) courses in college and avail of the Bangsamoro Assistance for Science Education (BASE) program.

Personnel of the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) have been advised to observe the status quo in the performance of their duties and responsibilities until the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is fully constituted.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has condemned Israel's frequent violations of the Palestinians’ rights and aggression against al-Aqsa Mosque.

monthly subsidy of PHP100,000 to fund their operations. “We hope that this will further enhance service delivery at the level of the barangays,” he said.

IRAs are equivalent to 40 percent of national taxes collected three years prior to the planned fiscal year, as mandated

by Republic Act No, 7160, or the Local Government Code of 1991. (Agencies)

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Vol. II, No. 45 | April 22-28, 2022 (Ramadan 20-26, 1443)

2022 Election:

Fake News:

Gov. Sali belies ‘fake news’ report in Tawi-Tawi

MPOS holds peace advocacy VS electionrelated violence caravan in Basilan

By ARNALYN DULLA

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The Provincial Government of Tawi-Tawi has sought indulgence of students who received FAKE NEWS about cash assistance allegedly distributed at the house of Gov. Yshmael “Mang” I. Sali at Simandagit, Bongao.

In a post at its FB official account recently, the provincial government said that there is no truth in the circulating information as seen in the attached screeshot photo of a text message, It said this is not the first time that wrong information is disseminated especially on matter of financial assistance.

“We have provincial Assistance Help which is processing financial assistance program by the provincial government,” the statement said in Filipino language..

It added those who requested for help have to undergo an organized process in order to be given attention and prioritize those who are really in need of assistance.

The provincial government advised the constituents not to just believe in any information which is unofficially verified. “You may ask authorized persons in order not to be victim and innocent spreader of “Fake News.”

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DepEd Iligan City implement radio-based instruction

BY BERNILDO A. ORELLANO To promote the quality education amidst the pandemic, division of Iligan City created primarily the used of a form of distance learning to reinforce the modular approach of modality to reinforce the distance learning education. The creation of “Teleradyo Numero Uno Production will provide access to flexible learning options for all types of learners in the basic education.

The RBI-materials produced would supplement the learner in their module of which the lesson will be heard over the radio station that are interactive and interesting even if they are not in school, using this supplementary platform the teachers can also discharged their duties by their active participation in facilitating the instructional delivery.

The current conditions brought about by the covid19 pandemic in the country call for a new approach and teaching-learning delivery modalities so as to provide the learners, in the city of Iligan the access to education. (BAO)

ASILAN – In its aim to achieve a peaceful and harmonious election in the Bangsamoro region, the Ministry of Public Order and Safety (MPOS) held a peace advocacy against electionrelated violence caravan in Basilan from April 1821.

The caravan was held in partnership with the Ministry of the Interior and Local Government (MILG), Philippine National Police (PNP), Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Philippine Information Agency (PIA), and Commission on Elections (COMELEC).

Participants included barangay officials and representatives from different sectors who were oriented on the election guidelines of the COMELEC, and their moral responsibilities as local leaders. They were also enlightened on the Islamic perspective in choosing credible leaders.

Among the areas of concern identified by the PNP were the municipalities of Hadji Muhammad Ajul, Al-Barka, and Sumisip.

“Ang gusto lang naman po natin ay ang mapayapang election, kaya ang MPOS po ay may ganitong programa. Ginawa po namin ang programa na ito para maeducate at ma-remind ang mga tao sa rules nila at mga dapat at hindi nila

munities.

“Ang gandang tignan ng isang community na may pagkakaisa, sana sa darating na election mag kaisa tayo para maging maayos ang election natin,” Santander said.

“Ang mga kasun-

dapat gawin sa darating na election, ” said Shahid P. Akbara, MPOS community officer for Basilan.

Meanwhile, LTC. Cyrill Santander INF (GSC), commander officer 18 Infantry Battalion, called for unity among the com-

dalohan natin ay anjan para mapanatili ang ating kaayosan, pero alam ko dito sa Al-Barka magiging maayos tayo kasi honest tayo,” he added.

BANGSAMORO INFORMATION OFFICE

Lanao Norte now Safety Seal certified TUBOD, Lanao del Norte – The Provincial Government of Lanao del Norte has been granted a Safety Seal certification after a thorough inspection on Monday, March 21, 2022, signifying that the PGLDN is compliant with the minimum public health standards (MPHS) set by the national government.

The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) – Lanao del Norte Inspection and Certification team led by MLGOO Sherzade F. Gregorio together with FO3 Junifer H. Canque, PMSG Alimoden T. Arimao, and PCPL Benvienido A. Disierto conducted the said inspection pursuant to the DOLE-DOH-DILG-DOT-DTI Joint Memorandum Circular No. 21-01, series of 2021 or also known as Implementing Guidelines of the Safety Seal Certification Program.

Eugenie Pusing, Provincial Human Resource and Management Officer and acting Provincial Administrator, personally ushered the inspectors said, “We want to as much as possible maintain having an establishment that is safe not only for our clients but also for all our personnel.”

“We are very glad that we can continue to serve the people of Lanao del Norte, for these efforts are deemed essential, especially with the COVID-19,” Governor Imelda “Angging” Quibranza-Dimaporo, said as she accepted the seal in her office.

Governor Dimaporo also expressed her appreciation of the Inspection and Certification Team for their unannounced inspection for the Safety Seal, which for her is the ideal way of doing the inspection.

“The Provincial Government of Lanao del Norte meet and surpass the requirements for the Safety Seal certification,” MLGOO Gregorio said.

The provincial government is compliant with one of the eligibility requirements of the certification, the observance of physical distancing or spacing through the installation of physical barriers in enclosed areas.

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Vol. II, No. 45 | April 22-28, 2022 (Ramadan 20-26, 1443)

BARMM opens 3rd batch of science scholarships

By APIPA P. BAGUMBURAN

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ARAWI CITY — The Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) is inviting talented Bangsamoro youth to pursue Science, Technolo-

gy, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) courses in college and avail of the Bangsamoro Assistance for Science Education (BASE) program.

Under the program, each eligible scholar will be granted a monthly cash allowance of P8,000.

The assistance is open to incoming firstyear college students who intend to pursue STEM strand courses for the school year 2022-2023.

Those in the non-STEM strand may also apply, provided they belong to the top 5 of the graduating class.

Applicants should pass the general qualification that includes being a natural-born Filipino citizen and a resident of BARMM for at least six (6) months; a general average of 85 percent; good moral character; and good health.

Applicants should not also be recipients of other scholarship programs, do not have any postsecondary or undergraduate units, pass the BASE program examination, and pursue a bachelor of science degree in any state university, college, or private higher education institution recognized by the

vincial Offices. The application form can be downloaded through https:// bit.ly/BASEForm2022.

The deadline for submission is on June 3, 2022, while the qualifying exam will be on June 2024, 2022.

The evaluation result on the application for either manual and online application or the list of qualifiers who can take the qualifying examination will be posted on the

BASE SCHOLARS: Some of the BASE program 2nd batch scholars during their oathtaking last December 2021. (MOST File photo) Commission on Higher Education.

Less-privileged but deserving students who belong to a family whose annual income does not exceed P250,000 would also be accepted into the scholarship program.

Interested applicants may apply online through https://bit.ly/EBASE. However, the original documents must be submitted/mailed to MOST Regional or Pro-

MOST FB Page and website.

Now on its third batch, BASE aims to stimulate and entice Bangsamoro youth to pursue lifetime productive careers in science and technology and ensure a steady, adequate supply of qualified S&T human resources, steering the country towards national progress.

(APB/PIA Lanao del Sur)

New BARMM-funded bridge in Lanao Sur enhances road connectivity BUTIG, Lanao del Sur – Road connectivity in Lanao del Sur will now be enhanced with the newlycompleted Maalungon bridge in the municipality of Butig.

Turned over on April 14, the pre-stressed bridge has a total capacity of 25 tons and measures 25 meters in length. It is worth P38-million and funded by the Ministry of Public Works through the General Appropriation Act 2019.

“Nakakataba ng puso na andito tayo ngayon upang pag-usapan ang development.

Nasanay tayo na pag pumupunta tayo sa mga remote municipalities ay mayroong mga problema na pinag-

uusapan,” MPW Deputy Minister Engr.

Abdul Maomit Tomawis said during the turn over ceremony.

[It is heartening that we are here today to talk about development. We are used to the fact that when we go to remote municipalities there are problems to talk about.]

Tomawis said the bridge is one of the vital projects of the regional government.

“Isa tayo sa mga dumadaan diyan at minsan nahihirapan tayong makadaan lalo na pag malakas ang ulan,” he shared.

[We are one of those who pass by there and sometimes it is difficult for

us to pass especially when it is raining hard.]

Mando Dumato Panolong, a community leader in Butig thanked the Bangsamoro Government for the infrastructure project.

“This bridge will not only enhance road connectivity between Butig and nearby municipalities, but it will also improve the economic situation in our municipality,” he said in vernacular.

Meanwhile, Provincial Governor Mamintal “Bombit” Alonto Adiong Jr said the bridge shall be used by commuters of the province who will be passing by the soon-to-be -completed Butig-Barira Road going to the cities of

Cotabato, Davao, and General Santos.

The project was formally accepted by Butig Mayor Atty. Dimnatang BL Pansar, who said, “it is with great honor to accept the recently completed bridge on behalf of the good people of Butig, and (we are) looking forward to more development projects.”

Dignitaries to the event included Deputy Chief Minister Aleem Ali Solaiman, Lanao 2nd District Engineer Maldamin Decampong, 103rd Infantry Brigade Commander BGen. Jose Maria Cuerpo III, among others.

(BIO/PIA Lanao del Sur)

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Lanao Sur capitol glows up for Ramadan, sets up food bazaar

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ARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur (PIA) — Just in time for the holy month of Ramadan and through the initiated Sindaw sa Ranaw Pasyalan of Vice Governor Mohammad Khalid Rakiin Adiong, the provincial capitol of Lanao del Sur brightened on the night of Monday, April 18, with glittering light decorations surrounding the whole compound and the fireworks display that illuminated the night sky.

Apart from the lights, the provincial government also installed a food bazaar where local entrepreneurs in the province display their products available to be purchased by visitors.

Adiong shared that they usually make this happen every year during the annual Ramadan but was temporarily discontinued due to the coronavirus disease (COVID)-19 pandemic.

Accordingly, the same reason lies as to why they were not able to push for it at the start of the holy month.

Adiong stated that they are now resuming this, recognizing the essence of giving happiness to Muslims who religiously observe the period of fasting, prayer, and reflection.

“By next na Ramadan, Inshallah, tuloy-tuloy na iyong every week may fireworks at itong light display dito sa capitol… Para ito sa Ramadan talaga kasi once a year lang naman siya so why not ibuhos lahat iyong kaya ng province para sa ikakatuwa ng mga kababayan natin dito sa Lanao del Sur,” he said.

[By next Ramadan, Inshallah, these every week of having fireworks and light displays here in the capitol will continue… This is really for Ramadan because this is only once a year so why not give all that the province can do for the joy of our constituents here in Lanao del Sur.] Adiong stressed that they only offer the mentioned highlights as they still acknowledge the importance of controlling extravagance during this sacred moment.

As such, he then invited citizens to drop by the provincial capitol to see for themselves the beauty the local government has prepared for everyone.

“Sa ngayong Ramadan, iyon lang naman iyong highlights dito sa Lanao del Sur kasi hindi naman natin pwede sobrahan kasi holy month of Ramadan pa rin ito. Kailangan pa rin ang focus sa pananampalataya kay Allah… Sa lahat ng mga kababayan ko dito sa Lanao del Sur, pwede kayong bumisita dito every 9:00 PM to 11:30 PM hanggang matapos po iyong Eid,” said Adiong.

[Now that it is Ramadan, those are the only highlights here in Lanao del Sur because we cannot go beyond it since it is the holy month of Ramadan. We still need to focus our faith in Allah… To my constituents here in Lanao del Sur, you can visit here every 9:00 PM to 11:30 PM until the Eid ends.]

The provincial vice governor announced that for the remaining days of the month, the lights will stay, and on the next Monday, April 25, and the final day of Ramadan, another fireworks display will be witnessed.

He further bared that even after Eid, they plan to proceed with the light display until the “Araw ng Lanao del Sur” which shall be celebrated on the coming July 4 this year. (CRG/PIA-Lanao del Sur) CLAIRE GIGJE

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Opinion

COMELEC control is a weapon against cheating

Of Laylatul Qadr and others

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e have heard of ballot shading one day before the elections, ballot’s boxes snatchings, clustering of poll precincts in one area to favor candidate, vote buying and others form of cheating perpetrated by politicians using goons and private armies to disenfranchise the electorate.

My Legal Point

by Atty. Bayan G. Balt

In line with the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) constitutional powers as the premier guardian of the ballot, it may declare certain LGU under its control consistent with its principal role to enforce and administer all laws and regulations relative to the conduct of elections, plebiscites, initiatives, referendums and recalls.

Section 3. Grounds for the declaration of COMELEC Control. a. History of/ or current intense rivalry among the contending parties. Such rivalries could motivate people to engage in violent acts; b. The area has been previously declared under COMELEC Control; c. Incidence of politically-motivated violence involving aspirants/ candidates and/or their supporters; d. Violence maybe facilitated by the employment of Private Armed Groups (PAGs); e. Use of loose firearms by unqualified individuals; f. and Serious armed threats posed by the New People’s Anny (NPA), Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF), Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) and rogue elements of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) and/or Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), or other paramilitary forces, private armies or identifiable armed bands widely perceived to have committed terrorism, fraud or other election irregularities and threaten or tend to disrupt the holding of free, peaceful, honest, orderly and credible elections in any political division, subdivision, unit or area” (Resolution No. 10501) Recently, The Commission on Elections (Comelec) placed the municipalities of Tubaran and Malabang in Lanao del Sur under its control due to threats in the upcoming national and local elections, Philippine National Police (PNP) Directorate for Operations Major Valeriano de Leon said on Monday, April 18, 2022.

De Leon said the threats in the said areas were coming from the local terrorist groups, particularly in Mindanao and Bangsamoro regions, and they continue to monitor these to prevent any eventualities that will hamper the conduct of a peaceful election on May 9, 2022.

He said they have already deployed Special Action Force platoons in the said municipalities for intensified security operations. It was reported that there are other 11 towns under watch by the Philippine National Police (PNP).

Resolution No. 10777 amends Res. 10728, This Resolution granted powers to the Chair followed a 4-3 vote in the en banc, Chairman Pangarungan was supported by three other commissioners Rey Bulay, George Garcia, and Aimee TorrefrancaNeri. The new powers which is necessary to attend an honest, orderly and peaceful elections include power of the Chair to grant gun ban exemptions and place election areas of concern under Comelec control based on ‘meritorious and urgent cases.

Pangarungan earlier justified the powers given to him, promising not to abuse them and exercise them “sparingly.” “For example, if there was a shooting in Lanao del Sur, and many were killed, does it mean I have to wait for another week to convene the committee on the ban on firearms and security concerns (CBFSC) to declare the area under Comelec control? That is an urgent and meritorious case,” Pangarungan said in a press conference on Monday.

“I will only exercise that power upon recommendation of the chief of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the chief of the Philippine National Police,” he guaranteed. The amended rules announced on Monday also moved to automatically exempt senior government officials from the gun ban.

Definitely, Comelec control when use timely and wisely will prevent elections fraud an effective weapon against cheating.

——For comment at: bayanbalt@yahoo.com Atty. Bayan G. Balt is the former Chapter President of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP Marawi City and Lanao del Sur, 20132015) Chairman of the Ranao Federal State Movement (RFSM) and President of the Alliance of Regional Coalitions Against People’s Poverty (ARCAPP).

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Watching from a Distance Masiding Noor Yahya

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oday, Friday, is the 11th day of Ramadan. It is the start of the third part of the Holy Fasting Month when the Laylatul Qadr is said to have descended on earth in one of its days.

Last night, it was calm and quiet and not a single tree nor plant or even a single leaf did I see in motion.

It was a cool night and there was an unusual serenity in the surrounding coupled with twilight amidst the dark which I had not observed for quite some time.

I don’t believe that all men are born sinners as the Bible says but I must confess I am a sinner or have been one myself sometimes or another.

00000 MY UNSPOKEN MIND Many married men are lonely and cry their pains in solitude that even their women know not. If they look for solace somewhere, they are not trees that cannot move but humans free to find their life..

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I admire him for his courage to fight but it doesn't mean I believe in his fight.

And wishing to see the Laylatul Qadr deWhat is important is he stands for what scend, perhaps not literally or physically but he believes in and spiritually, at least a panahon nauuso ang kasinunfight for it. once in my life time, I galingan at paglilinlang, kaakit began to face the akit yaung mga taong nagsasalita Courage and bravQiblah as soon as I felt ng katotohanan o di kaya'y mas gus- ery are twins wantthat unusual feeling or tong manahimik kay sa sumapi sa ing in our people. notion, whatever you mga sinungaling at manlilinlang. Which mean may call it, I wished for Ang umiiwas sa kasinungalingan at “Maratabat, Allah’s Mercy to in- paglilinlang ay dapat magpasala- Paninindeg, Kawaclude me among those mat sa Panginoon sa katotohanan rao.” who experience the sila ay pinagpala.

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This I did which I think others did, too.

Be blessed are those who live in the Right Path. Among the righteous are those who did not sell their akhirah for a little worldly things which are immoral and illicit.

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Let me congratulate my friends, relatives and all those who have passed the recent bar exams. Mubarak.

Special mention to the Mindanao State University Marawi Main Campus for its exceptional performance in the examinations.

Congratulations to lawyer Norhabib Sumndad Barodi, MSU College of law dean.

senger inbox ko: “Salam Ramadhan al Kareem. Limang taon na bakwit. 2017 -2022.

"Kamusta na mga organizers? Ranao Rescue Team (RRT), Saving Lives Movement(SLM), Moro Consensus Group (MCG), Sowaara Miyamagoyag, Let Us Go Home, Reclaiming Marawi Movement (RMM), Sowara Kalombayan, Drieza, sulutan, actorney, igagadong, Sam, Abu Mujahid, Almani, many others. Do we still have the energy to push for Marawi Advocacy? Just an idea/plan ‘Mashuara and Community Solidarity.

IFTAR with IDPs’…”

Oo nga naman, kumusta na kaya sila?

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Sa panahon nauuso ang kasinungalingan at paglilinlang, kaakit akit yaung mga taong nagsasalita ng katotohanan o di kaya'y mas gustong manahimik kay sa sumapi sa mga sinungaling at manlilinlang. Ang umiiwas sa kasinungalingan at paglilinlang ay dapat magpasalamat sa Panginoon sa katotohanan sila ay pinagpala.

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Vol. II, No. 45 | April 22-28, 2022 (Ramadan 20-26, 1443)

Be ready for Russia-Ukraine war spillover: PRRD to PNP, AFP

BY RUTH ABBEY GITA-CARLOS

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ANILA – President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Thursday told the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to brace themselves for a potential spillover into Asia of the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine.

During the graduation rites of the PNP Academy “Alab-Kalis” Class of 2022 in Silang, Cavite, Duterte said he had met with police and military officials to warn them of the possible spillover of RussiaUkraine conflict into the Philippines.

“Nagwa-warning lang ako (I’m just giving a warning) that things might go overboard. Itong gulo na ‘yun. Isang pagkakamali diyan, may problema na tayo (If this conflict gets worse, we will have a problem),” he said.

Duterte did not give further details about his recent meeting with PNP and AFP officials but said he had instructed the Philippine troops to be “ready” in the event that Russia launches a nuclear war against Ukraine.

President Rodrigo Duterte “Kaya sinabi ko, tinawag ko ‘yung PNP pati yung armed forces. Sinabi ko kapag magulo na, trabaho na ng pulis pati army iyan, the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Be ready for that (I had a meeting with PNP and armed forces. I told them that if the situation becomes chaotic, the police and the army, the Armed Forces of the Philippines, must do their job.

Be ready for that),” he said.

Duterte gave the warning, as he acknowledged that there is a possibility that the RussiaUkraine crisis might get out of hand.

He reiterated that it would be a “serious problem,” in case Russia ramps up its offensive against Ukraine by using nuclear weapons.

“Kaya pag ganoong magulo (If it becomes uncontrollable), it’s war.

We may be dragged into or something might really happen also kasi kasama -kasama iyan eh. Inyong problema na (that’s the possible effect. That will be your problem),” he said.

“Kung hindi mangyayari, magpasalamat tayo sa Diyos (If it will not happen, let’s thank the Lord).”

Troops commended Duterte, nevertheless, lauded the Philippine

troops for living up to their mandate to serve and protect the country, despite the recent global challenges.

“I commend you for remaining true to your mission to keep citizens safe amidst the recent struggles and uncertainties that the world is facing,” he said.

Duterte on April 8 held a virtual meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and amid their concern over a possible spillover of war into Asia.

Duterte and Xi expressed hope for a peaceful settlement of conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

Around 2,072 civilians have been killed and 2,818 have sustained injuries in Ukraine amid the war, according to the United Nations’ estimates.

Over 4.9 million Ukrainians have fled to other nations, with over seven million more internally displaced, the UN refugee agency said.

(PNA)

POEA urged to observe status quo in performance of duties MANILA – Personnel of the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) have been advised to observe the status quo in the performance of their duties and responsibilities until the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is fully constituted.

In a memorandum, Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary Silvestre Bello III has authorized POEA chief Bernard Olalia to issue the appropriate orders to carry out the directive in the interest of service and to ensure the orderly operations of the agency.

He said the DMW is yet to be fully constituted until there is an appropriation in the 2023 General Appropriations Act, an effective implementing rules and regulations, and a staffing pattern.

Citing the conflicting positions on the constitution of DMW, Bello pointed to Administrative Code of 1987, stating that all disputes, claims, and controversies, solely between or among the departments, bureaus, offices, agencies, and instrumentalities of the national government shall be administratively settled or adjudicated by the Secretary of Justice, as the AttorneyGeneral of the national government.

“Thus, it is of utmost importance that the status quo be maintained pending the issuance of the Justice Secretary of his ruling or decision, which shall be conclusive and binding on all parties concerned,” Bello said.

Earlier, the Transition Committee submitted to the Office of the President the implementing rules and regulations (IRR), which were signed by members of the Committee, except the DMW Secretary.

The DMW Secretary, on the other hand, signed his version of the implementing rules and regulations, which was published on April 6.

In recognition of the authority of the Transition Committee to formulate the implementing rules and regulations of Republic Act 11641, Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea issued a memorandum on April 18 informing that the President “interposes no objection to the submitted IRR and has cleared its immediate publication.”

Bello issued the directive amid contrary positions taken by some quarters that “have caused confusion and disruption of public service to the detriment of migrant workers."

Meanwhile, Olalia also reported that the IRR of the DMW has been approved by Malacañang.

He said included in the IRR are the structural, operations and mechanisms on how to continue to help overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) when they are deployed abroad.

“Also included are policies on how to protect OFWs, on how to promote their welfare and to continue to assist them,” he said at the Laging Handa briefing on Thursday.

The agencies that will be under the new DMW are the National Reintegration Center, Overseas Workers Welfare Administration, International Labor Affairs Bureau of Philippine Overseas Labor Offices, National Maritime Polytechnic, Department of Foreign Affairs Office of the Undersecretary for Migrant Workers Affairs, Department of Social Welfare and Development International Social Services Office, and the Commission on Filipino Overseas.

“They will remain as independent agencies until the DMW is not fully operational, according to the instruction of the Executive Secretary, Office of Malacañang, and that is what we are currently doing,” Olalia said. (PNA)

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National Task Force neutralizes 15 private armed groups in Mindanao MANILA — The National Task Force for the Disbandment of Private Armed Groups (NTFDPAGs) have disbanded 15 private armed groups in Mindanao, the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace, Reconciliation and Unity reported recently.

In a Social Media statement, the OPAPRU said the development proves the Task Force continues to sustain gains in its peacekeeping efforts in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) and other areas in Mindanao.

“We have already disbanded 15 private armed groups from the original 18 private armed groups given to the Task Force Western Mindanao. These 15 private armed groups were with 93 members and 85 firearms in our possession,” said PLTGEN Jose Chiquito Malayo, commander of Task Force Western Mindanao in his report during the NTF-DPAGs Oversight Committee meeting held here earlier this month.

The previously disbanded 14 PAGs and 1 inactive PAG have also been approved for delisting based on the recommendation made by the Joint AFP-PNP Intelligence Committee (JAPIC).

Meanwhile, Task Force Eastern Mindanao Commander PLTGEN Manuel Abu reported that there are no more PAGs operating in Regions X and XI. Abu said that the task force has been focusing more on “non-partisan, proactive measures [by] continuously monitoring to neutralize armed conflict in the upcoming local and national elections through a series of Peace Covenant Signing of Political Candidates in the region.”

These amendments will make the IROG more effective, responsive and more updated, especially with the necessary tasks and mandate that needs to be carried out by the national task force.

Interior and Local Government Secretary Eduardo Año expressed his gratitude to members of the NTFDPAGs, particularly to the Task Force Western Mindanao, which led to the disbandment of the 15 PAGs in the Bangsamoro Region.

Año also emphasized the need “to eliminate them altogether” and “discourage political families” from using PAGs to promote their personal interests particularly during the upcoming national elections.

“Tunay na sa ating pagsusumikap, ay tuluyan ng lumiliit ang mga grupong nais magpalaganap ng pang -aabuso, pananakot at paninikil gamit ng kanilang mga armas,” said Año.

Presidential peace adviser Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. said the OPAPRU is committed to continuing to support the efforts of NTF-DPAGs member agencies so that it can “perform their duties and responsibilities as efficiently and effectively as possible”.

“We believe that by complementing and boosting each other’s efforts, we will be able to realize our collective goal of achieving a just and lasting peace in the Bangsamoro,” Galvez said.

The NTF-DPAGs is among the peacekeeping initiatives being implemented through the security component of the normalization track under the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB).

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Foreign News

Zionists’ crimes at al-Aqsa Mosque continue on daily basis

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ran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has condemned Israel's frequent violations of the Palestinians’ rights and aggression against alAqsa Mosque.

Amir-Abdollahian made the remarks in a Thursday phone call with his Syrian counterpart, Faisal Amir-Abdollahian expressed hope that on the occasion of International Quds Day, which will be marked on the last Friday of the fasting month of Ramadan, Islamic governments and parliaments as well as all Muslim nations will send a powerful message in defense of Palestine and the holy alQuds and to condemn Zionists’ acts of aggression.

The Syrian foreign minister, for his part, strongly condemned the Israeli crimes in the Palestinian territories and the desecration of al-Aqsa Mosque, and praised the role and principled stance of the Iranian leadership as well as the government and people of Iran in supporting the Palestinian resistance.

Tensions between the Palestinians and Israelis have witnessed a sharp rise since the start of Ramadan, as Israeli forces have stepped up raids of al-Aqsa Mosque, assaulting Muslim worshipers inside prayer halls and providing protection to the Israeli settlers desecrating Islam’s third holi-

Mikdad.

Iran’s foreign minister vehemently condemned desecration of al-Aqsa Mosque by the Zionist regime, saying, “We are witnessing Zionists crimes at al-Aqsa Mosque on a daily basis.”

The Israeli occupation forces arrest a young man near one of the main gates of al-Aqsa Mosque in the occupied Old City of al-Quds, on April 21, 2022. (Photo by Palestine's Ma’an news agency) est site.

The Israeli crimes have sparked widespread condemnation from Muslim countries as well as warnings for an outbreak of a new war with Gaza.

Back in May last year, frequent acts of violence against Palestinian worshipers at al-Aqsa Mosque led to an 11-day war between Palestinian resistance groups in the besieged Gaza Strip and the Israeli regime, during which the regime killed at least 260 Palestinians, including 66 children.

The al-Aqsa Mosque compound, which sits just above the Western Wall plaza, houses both the Dome of the Rock and al-

Aqsa Mosque.

FM: Iran, US continue to exchange messages through EU Explaining on the situation of the negotiations in the Austrian capital to revive the 2015 landmark deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), Iran’s top diplomat said the diplomatic path is working suitably and we have not drifted away from a good and lasting agreement.

“We continue to exchange messages with Americans through the European Union. In doing so, we have reiterated time and again that the Islamic Republic of Iran

doesn’t care for excessive demands [put forth by the US], nor will it back down on its red lines,” Iran’s foreign minister said.

“The path of diplomacy works efficiently and we are not far from reaching a good and lasting agreement,” AmirAbdollahian added.

Over the past several months, Iran and the remaining parties to the JCPOA have been in talks in Vienna, Austria, over revival of the agreement. The two sides say an agreement is close at hand in Vienna, with only a few outstanding issues remained to be solved.

Iran has cited Washington’s indecisiveness as the reason behind the protraction of the talks, as a number of key issues remain unresolved, ranging from the removal of all post-JCPOA sanctions to the provision of guarantees by the American side that it will not leave the deal again.

Tehran has repeatedly said it will never give up its red lines and nuclear rights in the talks.

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Over 500 Rohingya flee Malaysian detention center, 6 killed ISTANBUL – At least six Rohingya refugees were killed after more than 500 escaped from a detention center in Malaysia early on Wednesday.

According to state news agency Bernama, 528 Rohingya detainees fled from the Sungai Bakap Immigration Detention Depot in Nibong Tebal, a town in Malaysia’s northwestern Penang province.

Six detainees – two men, two women, a boy and a girl – were killed while trying to cross a

busy highway, provincial police chief Mohamad Shuhaily Mohamad Zain said.

“There were 664 Rohingya detainees at the depot and 528 of them escaped ... We have managed to recapture 229 of them along the highway, while 88 others were caught earlier by villagers and Immigration Department personnel not far from the depot,” he was quoted as saying.

Efforts are underway to track down the re-

maining refugees, he added.

Described by the UN as “the most persecuted minority in the world,” the Rohingya faced a brutal military crackdown in Rakhine state in their home country of Myanmar in August 2017.

Thousands of Rohingya have been killed by Myanmar forces, while more than 1 million have fled in successive waves of displacement since the 1990s, according to the UN refugee agency.

Muslim-majority Ma-

laysia is one of the countries in Southeast Asia hosting thousands of Rohingya refugees.

Of the over 181,500 refugees and asylumseekers in Malaysia as of this January, more than 155,600 were from Myanmar, including “some 103,560 Rohingyas, 22,580 Chins, and 29,470 other ethnic groups from conflict-affected areas or fleeing persecution in Myanmar,” according to the UN High Commissioner for Refugees. (Anadolu) ANADOLU

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US weapons shipments for Ukraine disappearing into 'black hole': CNN

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he US government is struggling to track large quantities of “lethal aid” shipped to Ukraine in recent months amid raging conflict in the country, according to a stunning new revelation.

Top security officials were quoted as saying by CNN on Tuesday that the US intelligence agencies had “almost zero” ability to follow the consignments to their final destination, referring to it as "the largest recent supply to a partner country in a conflict."

"We have fidelity for a short time, but when it enters the fog of war, we have almost zero," it quoted a military source as saying. "It drops into a big black hole, and you have almost no sense of it at all after a short period of time."

The Biden administration is concerned that the aid “may wind up in the hands of other militaries and militias that the US did not intend to arm,” a senior military official told CNN. Western countries, including the US, have in recent weeks dispatched many different types of sophisticated weapons to Ukraine, worth millions of dollars, which has provoked Russia to up the ante.

The first shipments of the latest round of US military assistance to the former Soviet republic, which includes heavier weapons systems, started arriving in the region over the weekend, reports said.

Ukrainian servicemen load a truck with Javelin anti-tank missiles. (AFP Photo) The recently approved $800 million in military aid to Ukraine includes Howitzer artillery systems, 40,000 artillery rounds, armored personnel vehicles, and other weapons.

It brings the total of military shipments to Ukraine since the start of the war in late February to $2.6bn.

"The artillery is a specific item the Ukrainians asked for because of the specific fighting they expect is going to occur in the Donbas," Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby said in a press briefing on Monday.

"And we know the Russians also believe the same thing because we see them moving artillery units into the Donbas as well."

While the US officials haven’t publicly acknowledged that arms aren’t being tracked, the CNN report cited a senior Pentagon official as saying that it was “due in large part to the lack of US boots on the ground”.

Washington heavily relies on Ukrainian government information about what’s happening in the conflict-torn country due to a lack of US boots on the ground, according to the report.

“It's a war – everything they do and say publicly is designed to help them win the war. Every public statement is an information operation, every interview, every Zelensky appearance broadcast is an information operation,” another source told the channel.

Earlier this week, Russia sent a formal warning to the US not to supply more arms to Ukraine, warning of “unpredictable consequences”.

A report in the Washington Post said Moscow sent a démarche, warning that the US and NATO deliveries of the “most sensitive” weapons systems to Ukraine were “adding fuel” to the conflict.

Before that, the Russian ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov in an interview with Newsweek magazine warned that any military assistance to Kiev will only worsen the conflict and potentially lead to a direct confrontation between Moscow and Washington.

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Muhammad, the Prophet of Islam declared that “each of you is a shepherd, and all of you are responsible for your flocks (Bukhari, Muslim) “When three persons go on a journey, let them put one of their numbers in command” (Abu Daud).

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Selected Notes and Reflections on the Concept of Leadership in Islam (Second of a Series)

Notes and Reflections Dean Macacuna A. Moslem

The duty and obligation of a Muslim leader is not only tremendous and onerous but taxing and exacting as well.

As one scholar puts it, “The Muslim ruler is saddled with heavy responsibility of giving practical shapes to the commands of the merciful Lord. His attitude towards his people should therefore be humane and sympathetic, and he should in no-way, put unbearable

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burden upon the people – both Muslims and Christians alike. He must treat them with utmost kindness and sympathy and adopt a strict attitude only in cases of serious crimes and offenses which subvert the moral bases of society.

“A Muslim leader is expected to be just, behave righteously, strive towards self-improvement and never break his word Khulug or behaving ethically towards all, Muslims and non-Muslim alike. He is a trustee, and he is to consult with others, especially in areas where, he is not competent. He is expected to bear adversity, patiently, and remain forever humble. He believes that humanity can only grow and prosper by accepting the fact of cultural diversity, by learning about their differences as well as by reinforcing the values that only share in common. For multi-culture can only thrive in an open civic society with full particiMOSLEM| A6

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Affidavit of Loss

AFFIDAVIT OF LOSS (Certificates of Shares)

I, BELINDA A. DEL ROSARIO, of legal age, Filipino Citizen, widow and with postal address at 21 Woodside St. Parkplace Village, Cainta Rizal, after having duly sworn to an oath as required by law, hereby depose and say: 1. That I am the heir being the daughter of the late HECTOR V. ALDEA, who died on August 26, 1999 at Iligan City; 2. That my late father, HECTOR V. ALDEA used to be the holder/possessor of GOLF and COUNTRY CLUB OF ILIGAN INC. SHARE OF STOCK CERTYIFICATE NUMBER 392; 3. That during the death of my father, I tried to locate all his belongings and pertinent documents for safe keeping however, the above-mentioned SHARE OF STOCK CERTIFICATE which was in then possession of my father, HECTOR V. ALDEA during his lifetime could no longer be found; 4. That despite diligent search to locate the same, the said SHARE OF STOCK CERTIFICATE NO. 392 could not be found, the same is considered lost for all intents and purposes; 5. That I am executing this affidavit to attest to the above facts and for such other legal purpose it may serve.

I, CARL KEVIN SIAO SY, of legal age, married, Filipino and a resident of Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo Street, Iligan City, after having been sworn to law, hereby depose and state that;

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 18 th day of April 2022 at Iligan City, Philippines.

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I am the legal representative and heir for the estate of CHU PIN SY and CHU AN SY, both my grandfathers, both deceased; Both CHU PIN SY and CHU AN SY are stock holders of GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB OF ILIGAN INC., each owning 1 share listed on Certificate No. 514 and Certificate No. 216 respectively of the said incorporation; Such Certificates of Shares above-mentioned were never seen again after the death of my grandfathers; Despite my diligent efforts, I could not find nor locate the same and I believe it is truly lost and beyond recovery; I am executing this affidavit as a testament to the veracity of the foregoing statements and for whatever legal purposes it may serve.

AFFIANT FURTHER SAYETH NAUGHT. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed my name and signature this April 05 2022 in _________________.

(SGD) BELINDA A. DEL ROSARIO Affiant SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this 18 th day of April 2022 at Iligan City, Philippines.

(SGD) ATTY. EMMANUEL C. SALIBAY NOTARY PUBLIC Iligan City and Lanao Del Norte Notarial Commission No. 21-314 Until December 31, 2022 IBP Life Member No. 08289 PTR. No. 0448129, January 03, 2022(Iligan City) MCLE Compliance No. VI-0000316, July 18, 2016 Attorney’s Roll No. 48931 TIN No. 166-615-120 Doc. No. 14; Page No. 3; Book No. III; Series of 2022.

(SGD) CARL KEVIN SY Affiant SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME this ______ day of April 5, 2022, in Iligan City. Affiant has exhibited to me his valid Identification Card with photo and signature appearing thereon.

(SGD) ATTY. KAHLIL GIBRAN D. MARANDA NOTARY PUBLIC (UNTIL DECEMBER 31 2022) NOTARIAL COMMISION NO. 21-313-(01/21/2021) ROLL OF ATTORNEY NO.75998 IBP O.R. NO. 195599 (01/03/2022) PTR. O.R. MO. 0464547 B (01/03/2022) TIN NO. 762-114-954 ILIGAN CITY-LANAO DEL NORTE Doc No. 414 Page No: 83 Book No: IV Series of 2022 PMT: Apr.8-14, 2022; April 15-21, 2022; April 22-28, 2022.

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12 local radio stations, 1 cable TV support DepEd-Iligan City division for radiobased instruction

By BERNILDO A. ORELLANA To provide access of the learners in Iligan and the venue of a quality education amidst covid-19 pandemic, twelve local radio stations in the City vowed to support the radio-based instruction as a powerful distance learning modality to supplement the modular approach for the learners.

The local radio stations are as follows: 96.7fm Radyo Bandera, 105.5mhz. Radyo Pilipinas, The Edge Fm 92.9mhz, 95.1fm Radyo Bandera, 104.1fm. Scripture radio, 95.1 fm Brigada News, RMN-ifm Brigada News, RMN-ifm 102.3 mhz, RMN-DXIC 711khz, 88.1fm Radyo Iligan, 103.1 Wild fm, Hope Radio 100.1mhz, and 91.5 mhz. Freedom Radio.

These 12 commercial radio stations, including channel-7 of southern cable vision incorporated television station are committed to provide free airtime slots to DepEd Iligan to promote more flexible learning opportunity for the learners. (BAO)

Republic of the Philippines Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao Province of Lanao Del Sur

MUNICIPALITY OF MALABANG Office of the Municipal Civil Registrar R.A 9048/10172

March 13, 2022

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC In compliance with R.A 9048 & R.A 10172, a NOTICE is hereby served to the public that AYNEE BINATAC SALIC has filed with this Office a petition for change of her first name from JUNAIFAH to AYNEE, change of her middle name from BALINDONG to BINATAC, correction of her birth order from 5th to 3rd, correction of her birth month from AUGUST to JULY and birth date from 7 to 8 in her certificate of live birth who was born on JULY 8, 1991 at Municipality of Malabang, Lanao Del Sur and whose parents are MOTAHARA BINATAC and TARATINGAN SALIC. Any person claiming interest or may be adversely affected by said petition may, within ten (10) calendar days, file his written opposition with this office.

(SGD) ASHRAF B. BAULO Municipal Civil Registrar

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Ramadan Mubarak

Message of Support We stand for Samira Gutoc Tomawis, and, in sha Allah, we will vote for her for senator on May 9, 2022.

My vote and of my family may not count much for her winning but it is a sincere wish and prayers that someone like Samira Gutoc who is concern for the welfare of the Bangsamoro and the entire Muslims in this country will sit as a member of the upper chamber in Congress.

My fellow Muslims, please help for the realization of these prayers.

MASIDING NOOR YAHYA and Family MOSLEM| from Page A7

Selected Notes and Reflections on the Concept... pation of all. In so doing, Muslims and non-Muslims alike will be implementing a critical Qur’anic injunction “li ta’ aarafu – to get to know one another” O mankind!

We created you from a single (pair) of a male and a female, and made into nations and tribes, that you may know each other. (Al-hujurat 49:13) Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said: “If a man is appointed as the chief of even ten persons, his hands will be tied together round his neck. He will be brought before Allah in such a state on the Day of Judgment.

He will either get salvation on account of his good deeds or be ruined on account of his sins. The beginning of leadership is censure its middle is the shame and its end is the insult and punishment on the Day of Judgment”. (AHMAD) “All Muslims – whether leaders or followers – are urged to keep their promises. Thy also cannot make promises that are un-Islamic in nature.”

“O ye that believe! Betray not the trust of Allah and Messenger, nor misappropriate knowingly things entrusted to you” (A1-Anfal 8:12) As clearly explained by an eminent Muslim scholar, “holding any position, rank or office is first regarded as a trust and, therefore, constitutes an obligation, and a legal as well as moral responsibility. Therefore, those to be entrusted with such roles could only be citizens who are possessed of unquestionable competence, integrity and virtues. Only a righteous and competent person can shoulder responsibility and his position or office for public welfare. Such a person would be able to dispense justice based on moral value and promote sound administration. He would promote and enhance the well-being of his people by handling their affairs in a manner that is in accordance with public interest. In return, he would earn his people’s obedience, support, loyalty and cooperation. Thus, he would love doing his job because ultimately he would be blessed with joy, happiness, contentment and satisfaction!”

It is also axiomatic, “that leadership in Islam is a trust (Amanah). It represents a psychological contract between a leader and his followers that he will try his best to guide them and to treat them fairly and with justice.” A fortiori, morally depraved leader should not be appointed or elected.

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Special Feature MAKING HISTORY IN INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS

Marawi-based school brings home gold, various medals-2 Continued from Issue No.41

By MAS YAHYA MERIT AWARD. Grade 4 Haniyanissah D. Asnawie.

Grade 6 Anna Fariza M. Mamaingco and Isnaira P. Mustari.

Grade 7 Carimah PangcartanGrde 8 Hamza Mimbantas.

Grade 9 Princess Nur-Awal M. Mimbala, Neshreen Acampong Cabila.

Grade 10 Yassin A. Busar.

Grade 11 Queenie Romuros Ditual.

PARTICIPATION Grade 6 Princess Hazreeyn Raki-in Baunto.

Grade 8 Rosnifa Sultan Acmad, Allyssah Najaina Domato Asnawie, Alyanna Sarip Saromandang.

PHILIPPINE INTERNATIONAL MATHEMATICAL OLYMPIAD PHIMO Heat ROUND 2021 SILVER MEDALS

Heldegonde Esmail Abdulwahab (Senior Secondary).

BRONZE MEDALS Anna Jamayra Abedin Domado (Primary 1), Jalaimah H. Mustapha Maniri (Primary 4), Noroddin Acampong Cabila (Primary 6), Mohammad Jaded S. Maniri (Secondary 1), Ayman Sani Tomawis (Senior Secondary), Yassin A. Busar (Senior Secondary), Omair Noraidah Ali (Senior Secondary).

Thailand International mathematical Olympiad Heat Round 2019 GOLD MEDALS Cris Ivan Celaras (Primary 3), Yassin A. Busar (Secondary 3), Cairanie Ombar (Senior Secondary), Heldegonde Abdulwahab (Secondary 3), Jonainah Esmael (Senior Secondary).

SILVER MEDALS Kinder Garten Waffah Alrayan, Fatima Monera Bint Mahid, Khanza Amani Macasindil.

Primary 1

Mohammad Ferdaussi Rodi, Mohaerah Mohaimen, Nashrul Yakeen Laut.

Primary 2: Ahmad Zaheen Shiekrashid, Haya Malawad and Jhaneeyah Ibrahim.

Primary 3: Ammara Gauraki, Haniyanissah Asnawie, Lady-Najebah Najib, Mohammad Qiossani Gamama and Fathma Hanan Lantong.

Primary 4: Mohammad NurHussien Salic and Mohammad Jamil Rodi.

Primary 6: Mohammad Rayyan P. Macasindil. Nasruddin A. Cabila and Johaimah Mama.

Secondary 1: Princess Johara Rodi Secondary 2: Noralyn Adiong, Amira Shaliha Sultan and Mohammad Rajie Abduljabbar.

Secondary 3: Amerfaisal Mongcao, Ayman Tomawis and Jehani Ismael.

Senior Secondary: Ainah Laut, Abdul Muqtadir Magarang, Raimah Sarip, Rasheda Hadji-Latiph and Omar Berua.

BRONZE MEDALS Kindergarten: Sittie Wedad Calauto and Jahan Ara Muti.

Primary 4: Habiyah Hosni.

Primary 5: Hanan Malawad Secondary 1: Hamza Mimbantas and Alyanna Saromandong Secondary 2: Aisa Fatmah Asnawie and Rufaidah Mongcao Thailand International Mathematical Olympiad (TIMO) Final Round 2019 Bronze Medal Aleeza Yasmin D. Calandada (Primary 1) Hongkong International Mathematical Olympiad (HIMO) Final Round 2019 SILVER MEDAL Heldegonde E. Abdulawahab (Secondary 2).